Mixed lettuce
Mixed lettuce contains moderate levels of Histamine and Tyramine. It has low levels of Salicylate. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Moderate
Bagged salad is the issue, not lettuce itself: leaves that have been cut, washed and sealed for days accumulate amines. A whole head you cut yourself is a different food.
- TyramineModerate
Tyramine builds with time and bacterial action, so for these the lever is freshness and processing rather than the food itself: minced, smoked, pickled, sun-dried, pre-cut or long-simmered all mean more surface, more storage, or more bacterial contact. Bought fresh and eaten the same day, most of these are unremarkable. Sources: EFSA Journal 2011 (tyramine in fermented foods); McCabe-Sellers et al., J Food Compos Anal 2006.
- SalicylateLow
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- FructoseNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
- GlutenNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
Note about this food
Mixed lettuce may contain histamine and tyramine due to bacterial activity during storage and processing, which leads to the formation of these biogenic amines.
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does mixed lettuce affect?
mixed lettuce is notable for Histamine, Tyramine and Salicylate.
Does mixed lettuce contain Histamine?
mixed lettuce contains moderate levels of Histamine. Bagged salad is the issue, not lettuce itself: leaves that have been cut, washed and sealed for days accumulate amines. A whole head you cut yourself is a different food.
Does mixed lettuce contain Tyramine?
mixed lettuce contains moderate levels of Tyramine. Tyramine builds with time and bacterial action, so for these the lever is freshness and processing rather than the food itself: minced, smoked, pickled, sun-dried, pre-cut or long-simmered all mean more surface, more storage, or more bacterial contact. Bought fresh and eaten the same day, most of these are unremarkable. Sources: EFSA Journal 2011 (tyramine in fermented foods); McCabe-Sellers et al., J Food Compos Anal 2006.
Does mixed lettuce contain Salicylate?
mixed lettuce contains only low levels of Salicylate. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.